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Speaking · B1

A Better Break at School

Imagine your school wants to make break time more enjoyable. Suggest one new activity and explain why students would like it.

Key words

  • suggest — to share an idea for someone to think about
  • equipment — the things you need to do an activity
  • benefit — a good result that something gives you

Tip: Start with your idea, give two reasons, and add a simple example to make your suggestion clear.

Your task

Talk for 30–90 seconds. Suggest a new break-time activity for your school, such as a drawing corner, a walking group, or a board game club. Describe what students would do, what equipment they would need, and two benefits of your idea.

Useful phrases

  • I'd like to suggest...
  • One reason this would be useful is...
  • For example, students could...

Extra questions to talk about

  • How could you encourage other students to try your activity?
  • What problem might happen, and how could you solve it?
  • Would you prefer to organize this activity or just join in? Why?